I've read a lot of this kind of quotes in news stories, where people who used lethal force to defend themselves said things that were better left unsaid. I don't know if they didn't know to keep their mouth shut, or some other reason. Sometimes, I think they're just "thinking out loud", trying to make sense of the fact that they just shot somebody.
Of course, in this case, the forensic evidence will tell the story better than the reporter.
The thing that still makes me wonder, however, is what these people are thinking about when they choose to arm themselves. Do they have a clear set of criteria in their mind about what may lead them to need to use lethal force? I have already acknowledged psychological factors related to the traumatic event, but I still wonder. Maybe it's because I know several people who have guns, but don't really know the laws related to the use of lethal force.
I don't mean to sound judgemental. I think this person defended themselves against a credible threat. I just can't help looking at this kind of story and wondering what I might have done differently.
exactly.KRM45 wrote:You missed one... I was in fear for my life...